19 Facts About Tyvon Branch

Tyvon A Branch was born on December 11,1986 and is an American former professional football safety.

Tyvon Branch was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft, and played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals.

Tyvon Branch played youth football as a member of the Sherman Park Bulldogs, winning two Pop Warner NY State championships.

Tyvon Branch was a two-sport athlete in high school playing football and running track, first at Nottingham before transferring to Cicero-North Syracuse.

In track, Branch won the 2004 All-State Championships and was named Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year as a senior.

Tyvon Branch played in all 48 games during his time at UConn, playing as a member of special teams during the early phase of his college career before he was assigned to secondary postings.

Tyvon Branch mostly distinguished himself in kick returns earning 2nd-team all-conference accolades in his senior season.

Tyvon Branch earned his first career start in the 2009 season opener on September 14 in a Monday night game against the San Diego Chargers, but was placed on season-ending injured reserve on November 5 with a shoulder injury.

Tyvon Branch went on to have a breakout season for the Raiders in 2009 as the starting strong safety in all 16 games, finishing with 98 unassisted tackles and 26 assists, two forced fumbles, and a sack.

Tyvon Branch had his best game of the year in a win over the heavily favored Bengals with 12 tackles and a forced fumble.

On July 14,2012, Tyvon Branch signed a four-year, $26.6 million contract with the Raiders.

On March 10,2015, Tyvon Branch signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.

On March 9,2016, Tyvon Branch signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals worth $8 million with $5 million guaranteed until 2018.

Tyvon Branch was placed on injured reserve on October 4,2016, with a groin injury.

Tyvon Branch was activated off injured reserve on December 2,2016, prior to Week 13.

Tyvon Branch was placed back on injured reserve on December 13,2016, after re-injuring his groin.

Tyvon Branch entered the 2017 as the Cardinals' starting strong safety.

Tyvon Branch co-founded a free youth camp called Central New York Football Academy.

In 2021, Tyvon Branch was inducted into the Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame.